Not because the first movie was that good but there was just something so mesmerising about Carrey that he was too important to ignore at that time. The film was written and directed by Carrey's close friend , who had also collaborated in the production and as a character consultant for the first film. I have watched it at least 7 times and found it funny each time. All those guys saying this part is not as good as the first one, must be out of their sense of humor! The Last Word: If you like stupid, and I mean unintelligent crap, than this is for you. In April 1995, Carrey had DeCerchio replaced with , who had worked on the film's predecessor as a script consultant and wrote the screenplay for this film, but had no previous experience with directing feature films. If the bat is not returned in time, the Wachootoo will declare war on the Wachati tribe instead. He has really done some great things.
Carrey of course carries the film with ease but also has famous support like he did in the first film. He travels to the Wachati tribal village, where he learns that Shikaka is meant as a wedding present from the Wachati Princess, who is set to wed the Wachootoo Prince. Advised by the Abbot, Ace deduces that Cadby has taken the bat and hired Ace to divert suspicion from himself, having planned to let the tribes destroy each other so that he can then take possession of the numerous bat caves containing to sell as worth billions. He eventually befriends the tribe's princess, who tries to seduce Ace. Young teens will love all the gross out humor and butt jokes. Need I remind anybody of the scene where Ace insists on dropping a slinky down the hundreds of steps leading up to a Buddhist temple? The plot is almost meaningless and certainly not important to enjoying the film. It's a must have for any Jim Carrey fan or collectors.
It is totally under the mercy of how many catchphrases Carrey can recite and the rather embarrassing slapstick humor. Otherwise, I think the movie is actually very immature and my girls thought it was hilarious ; I have always loved this movie. As he and Ouda walk back to the village, Ace realizes the dart he was shot with earlier is not the same as the one he was just shot with—meaning the Wachootoo didn't take Shikaka. The following month, filming took place near , Texas. Despite this, peace between the once-separate tribes is achieved, when everyone joins together and furiously chases after Ace. This movie does still have an interesting story, which I believe to be quite surreal compared to the first movie, though that adds some more ridiculous vibe to this comedic title.
Still, without the fluids and functions, there are still great scenes Ace's entrance in the dining hall, the monks' reaction to his departure, his behavior at the slide show, his driving habits, his escape from a mechanical rhino and plenty of opportunities to see Hollywood's most uninhibited comedian use every conceivable part of his body to make us laugh. This movie however was totally unbelievable and at some points utterly stupid. Ace also befriends the tribal prince, Ouda, who assists Ace. Ace Ventura, Jim Carrey after accidentally letting an animal die in one of his cases, has gone into self-imposed exile. This film is a complete turkey.
Cadby tries to shoot Ace, but is stopped by Greenwall who punches him in the face. Ace manages to thwart Cadby's plans. Accompanied by his capuchin monkey, Spike, Ace travels to Africa and returns to his pet detective work. For the price, I say go for it. I just love the irony I guess.
I don't think there are many people who can make such a variety of facial expressions. After being attacked with drugged blow-darts, Ace suspects the medicine-man of the Wachootoo of taking the bat, as he strongly disapproves of the wedding. But the story just kept getting in the way. Do not get me wrong; I like this movie, but not nearly as much as the first one. As in the first film, many of the supporting characters are just decorative, except Simon Callow he was the gay guy who croaks in Four Weddings and a Funeral and Sophie Okenedo.
Left to my own devices, and in a cinema with about five other people, I would have walked out after about 20 minutes. The strength of the original was allowing Carrey to display his own unique brand of wild anarchic humour within a story which, while slightly ludicrous, was at least plausible, entertaining, and believeable. While he was laughing in safety in a tree, he ends up in the hands of an amorous silverback gorilla. The bat is very important for some African tribe. Greenwall asks Ventura to find a sacred animal called Shikaka, which has become a point of contention. And they only managed a smirk from this writers face! Shikaka, which is a great white bat, is a sacred animal for the Wachati and Wachootoo tribes of Nibia; whenever its name is spoken, the tribesmen must bow. Product details Genres Director Starring , , Supporting actors , , , , , , Studio Warner Bros.
But please, let's stop the insanity before Jack Black, who is the next pretender to Carrey's place, takes over. The synopsis below may give away important plot points. I thought that Ace Ventura Pet Detective was pretty funny but this movie was so bad that I was embarrassed to be watching it. I like him when I'm in the mood and laughed pretty regularly here. The Ace Ventura character is not funny enough to carry an entire movie without good supporting help and there is little of that here.
The wealthy Vincent Cadby Simon Callow has paid Ventura to save the bat before two African tribes go to war over it. After arriving in Nibia and meeting with the head of the consulate, Vincent Cadby, Ace begins learning about his case as well as the possible suspects. Cadby, who was pursued, ends up lost, out of sight of the tribes. Not intentionally - we had planned to watch Seven, but it was sold out. This proves difficult, and is made more so by other incidents including attempts to kill him. I was a little bummed to find out that Courteney Cox wasn't returning in the second installment, but they did just fine without her. I also loved the fact that he is a lover of all animals, except Bats.
Cadby, watching nearby, is discovered by Ouda. If you're not in the mood for that then avoid but even if you are then you should be aware that it still might not be that good a film. My husband thought it might be too mature, but they're just young enough that the few adult references go over their heads - and there are very few. Overall anyone watching this should just be aware of what they are getting it's a silly comedy that is totally reliant on Carrey's mugging to carry it. I am not talking about the gross-out humor, like Carrey making the biggest loogie in history by the way that was quite disturbing but the director seems to think that Ace has to be the World's biggest jerk to survive in the African setting. Its failure is the sheer stupidity of Ventura gaining 'spiritual enlightenment' in Tibet, before being called over to Africa to meet a series of English stereotypes while trying to solve a truly implausible plot. The main problem is that the actors are very obscure celebrities and Carrey has the whole movie to himself.